How far is Wellman, IA from Davenport, IA?

The driving distance from Wellman, IA to Davenport, IA is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.13 mi
01h 25m
Flight
65.37 mi
105.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.37 mi
Kilometers
105.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.13 mi
Kilometers
116.09 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM CDT
Return by in Wellman
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellman
2026-04-18T04:16
Arrive Davenport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nichols
IA

Town in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States

From Wellman
36 mi
00h 42m
To Davenport
36.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wellman and Davenport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellman and Davenport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    50 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue

    1338 ft · 29 sec · 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast

    2706 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 22

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 22

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Hickory Street

    2555 ft · 44 sec · East Hickory Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 22

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  13. 13

    Continue on Ijem Avenue

    1096 ft · 19 sec · Ijem Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22

    9.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Douglas King Memorial Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Douglas King Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. 61

    20.3 mi · 23 min · U.S. 61

  18. 18

    Continue on West River Drive

    6 mi · 10 min · West River Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1222 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    565 ft · 16 sec · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellman and Davenport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
30.2 mi · 42%
U.S. 61
20.3 mi · 28%
Highway 22
7.39 mi · 10%
West River Drive
6.05 mi · 8%
Douglas King Memorial Expressway
4.03 mi · 6%
East Avenue
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. 61

Continue on U.S. 61

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nichols
00h 42m from Wellman
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellman to Davenport?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nichols is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Wellman and 36.1 miles from Davenport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Davenport.

Stop Ideas Near Nichols

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nichols, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nichols.

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

60 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

61 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

63 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

67 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellman and Davenport. Straight-line distance: 65.37 mi (105.2 km).

Wellman

#1 Wellman

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,401
Coordinates41.4641800, -91.8382300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Davenport

#2 Davenport

The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.

Population101,799
Coordinates41.5236400, -90.5776400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.838496, 41.464185)
End: West 4th Street (-90.577639, 41.523536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellman and Davenport. The current time is 04:16:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.